Definition lose out in British English

lose out phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb

to not get a benefit that someone else is getting

Example

The proposal is likely to be opposed by the four countries which could lose out.

Example

If we don't act quickly, we'll lose out to another company.

Synonyms and related words

falter fall behind not be getting/going anywhere miss lose out pass up

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